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Discovery 100 Summer Enrichment Program June 22, 2009

In an effort to offer county residents an educational & fun outlet for their children, Brunswick County 4-H has over 25 events still planned for their summer “Discovery 100” program. During the last two weeks, youth from all across the county have enjoyed exciting trips to Indigo Farms, the USS NC Battleship, the traveling Vietnam Wall Memorial, Popular Grove Plantation, Thalian Hall, Screen Gem Studios, Wonderland Farms, & attended an educational workshop on wind energy taught by one of 4-H’s own members, Perry Grosch.

Savannah works on her boat during Power of the Wind.

Day camp activities are available now through August and two overnight, week- long camps are also being offered. Camp at Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H center is available for youth ages 8-14 and includes horseback riding, canoeing, archery, climbing, swimming, arts & crafts, nature exploration, high ropes, and much more. 4-H State Congress is for youth ages 13-19 held at North Carolina State University and includes state presentations, horticulture judging, fashion revue, poultry judging, talent show, community service projects, elections, banquets, dance socials, and more.

On the porch steps at Poplar Grove Plantation.

A list of full activities and camps is available at the extension office, 910-253-2610, or on our website.For more information about the Brunswick County 4-H Youth Development Program and the many opportunities offered, contact 4-H Agent, Blair Green at blair_wooten@ncsu.edu or 4-H Program Assistant, Leslie Wilson at leslie_wilson@ncsu.edu.

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